Date and Time
Saturday Jul 9, 2022 Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Location
Chambersburg, PA
Various locations depending on the event.
Fees/Admission
Varies per event.
Contact Information
Lark Kennedy
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Description
ChambersFest 2022 will be enjoyed by thousands in the Chambersburg community. Events from July 9 to 16 will include Restaurant Week, Scoop-a-Palooza, Old Market Day, Burning of Chambersburg, Acapella & Unplugged, Scoop-a-Palooza Ice Cream Trail, North Square Farmers Market, Tim & Susan Cook Race and more.
ChambersFest began as a tribute to the resilience of the people who rose up following the devastating burning by Confederates in 1864. Join us for the greatest community celebration of the year!
**Visit www.Chambersburg.org/ChambersFest for the most up-to-date events schedule.
CHAMBERSFEST 2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Please note: This schedule will be updated on a regular basis closer to the event to reflect the most current event information. Events may be added/changed.
Ice Cream Festival & Trail - 20+ Vendors
Scoop-a-Palooza, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation?s yearly ice cream festival returns on July 9 at Chambersburg Area Senior High School Cafeteria. Sponsored by ACNB Bank, the festivities will also include a month long Scoop-a-Palooza Ice Cream Trail happening July 1-31. Join the fun by following a downloadable trail map to local ice cream shops and taking pictures of your sweet treats to enter to win prizes.
Visit ScoopAPalooza.org for more details.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.
Participating Chambersburg Restaurants
Back by popular demand, the 6th Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week will feature unique cuisines and specials to showcase the best in dining. More than 30 restaurants are expected to participate with special meals, deals and prizes for patrons.
More information coming soon! Click here for sponsor opportunities.
Presented by Penn National Insurance. Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
18th Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race
July 9, 7 - 10 a.m., Chambersburg
Participate in the 18th Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial 1-Mile Race/Walk. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the Chambersburg Area Senior High School (CASHS) upper stadium area, with the women?s race/walk at 8 a.m. and the men?s race/walk at 8:30 a.m. Money raised from this event is contributed to the Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund, which annually awards scholarships to two seniors from CASHS. Day-of registration is $25 with a T-shirt (if available). Register here or call 717-264-7101.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
North Square Farmers Market
July 9
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Downtown Chambersburg
Enjoy Chambersburg's only open-air farmers market offering farm fresh, seasonal and 100% locally grown produce. Products exclusively from local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs in a fun, social atmosphere as well as kids' activities, live music and more. Free!
More information: NorthSquareFarmersMarket.com
Coordinated by North Square Farmers Market.
Totem Pole Playhouse: Beehive
July 9, 10, 12, 13, Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville
Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960's female empowerment. Told from the perspective of six young women, they look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation. See you at the Playhouse!
Get tickets: TotemPolePlayhouse.org
Coordinated by Totem Pole Playhouse.
Summer Concert Series: Reunited Quartet
July 10 at 7 p.m. at Chambersburg Memorial Park, 1 Washabaugh Way, Chambersburg
Gather at the Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell to enjoy this free southern gospel concert! This is a smoke-free environment; please bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Coordinated by Chambersburg Recreation Department
Franklin County Historical "The Patriots of WWII" Exhibit
July 12-16, 175 East King Street, Chambersburg
The Franklin County Historical Society invites you to experience the local service men and women from Franklin County who served in World War II. The museum is located inside the Old Franklin County Jail, 175 East King Street, Chambersburg and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For large groups or questions, call 717-264-1667 or visit franklinhistorical.org.
Coordinated by the Franklin County Historical Society.
Council for the Arts Exhibit & Extended Hours
July 13-15, 103 North Main St., Chambersburg
Visit Council for the Arts and view their new exhibit called Architecturally Designed: The Places We Live, Work and Play. For more information, call 717-264-6883.
Coordinated by Council for the Arts.
Summer Concert Series: JCM Band
July 14 at 7 p.m. at Chambersburg Memorial Park, 1 Washabaugh Way, Chambersburg
Gather at the Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell to enjoy this free oldies, 50s & 60s concert! This is a smoke-free environment; please bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Coordinated by Chambersburg Recreation Department
North Square Farmers Market
July 16
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Downtown Chambersburg
Enjoy Chambersburg's only open-air farmers market offering farm fresh, seasonal and 100% locally grown produce. Products exclusively from local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs in a fun, social atmosphere as well as kids' activities, live music and more. Free!
More information coming soon!
Coordinated by North Square Farmers Market.
Old Market Day
July 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Downtown Chambersburg's Main Street
Enjoy this free, family event in Downtown Chambersburg from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hundreds of art, artisans, craft vendors, food trucks and community organizations will line the streets of downtown. Come join the fun!
More information: www.facebook.com/OldMarketDay
Coordinated by the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg.
Cumberland Valley School of Music Voice & Drama Camp Performance
July 16, 9:30 a.m. Courthouse Steps
Enjoy this free performance of songs and scenes from The Music Man by the CVSM Voice & Drama Camp!
Coordinated by the Cumberland Valley School of Music.
Franklin County Historical Book Signing
175 East King Street, Chambersburg
The Franklin County Historical Society invites you to visit the Old Jail on Old Market Day. Virginia Stake will be signing the reprint of John Brown in Chambersburg 1859 with additional chapters. The museum is located inside the Old Franklin County Jail, 175 East King Street, Chambersburg and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For large groups or questions, call 717-264-1667 or visit franklinhistorical.org.
Coordinated by the Franklin County Historical Society.
Council for the Arts Exhibit & Extended Hours
July 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 103 North Main St., Chambersburg
Visit Council for the Arts and view their new exhibit called Architecturally Designed: The Places We Live, Work and Play. They will also be open late for Old Market Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 717-264-6883.
Coordinated by Council for the Arts.
Train Rides at Norlo Park
July 16, 1-4 p.m. at 3050 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA
The Cumberland Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is hosting summer train rides! The miniature train is complete with a cattle car and caboose. Train operates from 1 to 4 p.m. with the last train boarding at 3:50 p.m. It is open to riders of all ages. Donations accepted.
Coordinated by Cumberland Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
Totem Pole Playhouse: Beehive
July 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville
Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960's female empowerment. Told from the perspective of six young women, they look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation. See you at the Playhouse!
Get tickets: TotemPolePlayhouse.org
Coordinated by Totem Pole Playhouse.
A Cappella Finals
July 16, 11/30 Visitors Center, 15 S. Main St., Chambersburg, 7 p.m.
The 2022 winner of A Cappella & Unplugged receives $500 and will perform before the 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth Reenactment. Join us for a night of entertainment.
More information: www.explorefranklincountypa.com
Coordinated by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
Burning of Chambersburg Reenactment
July 16, 11/30 Center, 15 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Dusk
As darkness approaches, the town will transform to 1864 and the story of the town?s ransoming, burning and rebirth will come to life with incredible light and atmospheric effects. A variety of activities will lead up to the reenactment of the Burning of Chambersburg light show.
More information: www.explorefranklincountypa.com
Coordinated by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2022 CHAMBERSFEST SPONSORS
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here or call Lark at 717-264-7101 ext. 206.
Corporate Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Chambersburg Area Development Corp., The Shook Home, Penn National Insurance and Valley Agency Company.
Benefactor Sponsor
Community State Bank
Contributor Sponsor
R. Perry Fence Co., LLC, The Chambersburg Club
